Gunn's Close Car Park Parking, Kirkwall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Gunn's Close Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 67 of ~78 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gunn's Close Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 59 of ~78 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- KW15 1DT
- Capacity
- ~78 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Gunn’s Close Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Kirkwall’s main streets, Gunn’s Close Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 78 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 78 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Gunn’s Close Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 78 spaces, that is roughly 66 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Kirkwall
With 4 car parks in Kirkwall, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Gunn’s Close Car Park is full, Council Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Gunn's Close Car Park have?
Gunn's Close Car Park in Kirkwall has approximately 78 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Gunn's Close Car Park?
Gunn's Close Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Gunn's Close Car Park busiest?
Gunn's Close Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 67 of ~78 spaces in use.
When is Gunn's Close Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Gunn's Close Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 59 of ~78 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Gunn's Close Car Park?
Gunn's Close Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.